Left to right: Mark Gonas, Tom Miloszewski, Rick Nowak, & Matt Yablonsky

September 10-11, 2014

The 7th Annual Redbone @ Large Lower Niagara Sport Fishing Challenge presented by WTS, Inc. to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be held on September 10-11, 2014. The tournament is held in a small historic town in Lewiston, NY. Gary P. Hall co-founder of WTS, Inc. is an avid fisherman that brought the tournament to his backyard because of this dedication to finding a cure. This two day fishing tournament is a catch-and-release tournament held every year for the two goals of presenting guests with a fabulous event while raising money for a great cause. Captains, anglers and guests will enjoy a wonderful evening on Wednesday, September 10th at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The night will consist of a silent and live auction along with a fabulous dinner and great program. This event is a fun way to combine the spirit and sport of fishing with the passion and conviction of those fighting to “Catch a Cure” for CF.

In 2013, there were 21 boats that competed for awards and bragging rights. After two days of fishing it was all over but with Captain Matt Yablonsky putting his knowledge of the local fishery into high gear he put Washington Mills in the lead. Mark Gonas, Thomas Miloszewski and Richard Nowak are very proud of the records they have set. Kenworth came in second with with Captain Vince Pierleoni on deck. In the end, it was the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as the big winner, raising over $152,000 at the 6th Annual. Gary was very humbled by the kindness of the sponsors and charter captains who have supported this tournament which has raised over $600,000 since 2008.

LARGE

Grand Champion Angler (highest point total per individual, over 2 days)-
Thomas Miloszewski, Marengo, IL

Captain to the Grand Champion Angler-
Matt Yablonsky, Youngstown, NY

Grand Champion Team Angler-
Mark Gonas- North Tonawanda, NY

Washington Mills

Grand Champion Team Angler-
Thomas Miloszewski, Marengo, IL

Grand Champion Team Angler-
Richard Nowak, St. Charles, IL

Captain to the Champion Team-
Matt Yablonsky, Youngstown, NY

MEDIUM

Runner-up to the Grand Champion Angler (highest point total per individual, over 2 days)-
Mark Gonas, North Tonawanda, NY

Captain to the Runner-up to the Grand Champion Angler-
Matt Yablonsky, Youngstown, NY

Runner-up Team Angler –
Mike Grisanti- Buffalo, NY -Team Kenworth

Runner-up Team Angler –
Fred Saia, Lackawanna, NY

Runner-up Team Angler –
Mark Schlueter Sr., Buffalo, NY

Runner-up Captain-
Vince Pierleoni, Newfane, NY

SMALL

Largest Salmonid-
John Lignos- Salmon- 42 inches- Orchard Park, NY

Captain to the Largest Salmonid-
Jeff Draper, Grand Island, NY

Largest Warm Water Species-
Brad Hall- Walleye- 23.5 inches- Buffalo, NY

Captain to the Largest Warm Water Species-
Jeff Draper, Grand Island, NY

Most Outstanding Catch- Ronald Razzolini-
Catfish- 22 inches- Corralen, NM

Captain to the Most Outstanding Catch-
Llyod Schrack- Niagara Falls, NY